Although domesticated cats are dumped in unfamiliar places, dedicated colony caretakers know when they aren't able to survive outdoors on their own and work hard to place them in foster care.

Cat survives being trapped in gulch and comes away with broken leg. After an amputation, he has a new lease on life.

Rescued kitten living in storm drain decides to take his medical needs into his own paws and is later reunited with his sister.

Can found in box with serious birth defect rescued and has chest plate surgically installed to help her heart and lungs grow.

Dedicated cat rescuer creates cat resort to fund rehabilitation ventures.

Kitten found struggling to keep up because of his paralyzed legs gets rescued and loved.

Although some kittens are abandoned, wonderful people come along at the right time to save them.

After living with a gnawed off limb, a cat is closer to jumping around on his own with his upcoming surgery.

After assistance from dozens of volunteers and passersby, a paralyzed kitten gets a forever home.

Cat named Lieutenant Dan may not have "magic legs," but is hoping to walk again one day.

Cuties

Although she was thrashed in a dog's mouth, this kitten is making leaps toward recovery.

Feral cat shot with pellet gun has tail removed and multiple rounds of therapy to see if he can walk again.

Bonded pairs mean two lonely kittens can have a friend, and pet parents can have two great cats.

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Spicey cat learning how to get along better with humans so she can find a forever home.